MATH 1100 College Algebra

Analysis and problem-solving in the areas of algebraic operations and inequalities, graphs and functions, polynomial functions (graphs and zeroes), exponential and logarithmic functions. This course does not count toward a mathematics major.

Registration Name

College Algebra

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Minimum Math ACT score of 19 or minimum Math SAT score of 510 or any MATH 1005 or higher with grade at least C, or permission of department

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Determine solutions of linear, quadratic, rational, and absolute value equations and inequalities; and equations with radicals.
2. Sketch graphs of equations and functions.
3. Locate zeros for polynomial functions of varying degree.
4. Apply properties of inverse functions to verify and find inverses of functions.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions.
6. Solve related applications.